Sirius Satellite Radio SXV100 Leaflet

This kit comes with everything you need to add Satellite Radio to your SiriusXM- 
Ready headunit. Consult your headunit User Guide for features and detailed 
operational instructions.
For questions or support, please visit www.siriusxm.com  or call 1-800-967-2346.

The SXV100V1 kit includes the following:

Magnetic Mount Antenna

SXV100 Vehicle Tuner

Proper placement of the Magnetic Mount Antenna is very important. Consult a 
professional installer if you are uncomfortable with installing the antenna yourself. 
More detailed installation instructions and illustrations can be found at 
www.siriusxm.com/xminstallation and clicking on the Install and Activate link.

•  Locate the Magnetic Mount Antenna on the outside 

of your vehicle on a horizontal surface that always 
faces the sky.

•  Avoid placing the antenna near obstacles that could 

block a clear view of the sky (such as roof racks, 
other antennas like AM/FM, cellular, and GPS), 
preventing the satellite signal from reaching the 
antenna.

Select the Best Location for the Magnetic Mount Antenna
For most vehicles the best location is on the roof, centered 
above the rear window or front windshield. Consult a 
professional installer to find an alternate antenna mounting 
location if your vehicle roof is made from a non-magnetic 
material such as aluminum, fiberglass, or carbon fibre.

•  Sedan or Coupe: Recommended mounting location is 

above the rear window or front windshield.

•  Pickup or SUV: Recommended mounting location is 

above the front windshield.

•  Convertible: Recommended mounting location is above 

the front windshield, or alternately on the trunk lid, on 
the front hood, or on top of the front fender.

Route the Antenna Cable
If you are installing the antenna at the edge of the roof or hood, install the 
Antenna Cable Routing Adapter to direct the 
cable downward. Place the antenna cable 
into the groove of the adapter and slide the 
adapter down the cable until the adapter is 
flush with the bottom of the antenna.

Use care when routing the antenna cable into and through the vehicle interior, 
avoiding sharp objects that can damage the cable. Keep the antenna cable away 
from moving parts such as gas and brake pedals, trunk and door hinges, and 
sliding seat brackets.

Hide the antenna wire inside the vehicle cabin by routing the cable under the carpet 
and behind plastic trim, toward the headunit location. Coil and secure any excess 
cable in a hidden location, such as under the carpet, using wire ties (not included).

CAUTION! Do not kink or sharply fold the antenna cable.

You’ll need to access the back of the SiriusXM-Ready headunit so you can plug the 
SXV100 Vehicle Tuner into it. This may require you to remove the headunit from the 
dashboard. If you are uncomfortable with this step, consult a professional installer.

Be sure to turn OFF the SiriusXM-Ready headunit before connecting the SXV100 
Vehicle Tuner. Locate the SiriusXM connector on the headunit and connect the 
SXV100. The headunit may have a panel mount type connector, or it may have a 
pigtail type connector. 

Plug the Magnetic Mount Antenna 
into the SXV100 Vehicle Tuner. 

Secure the SXV100 Vehicle Tuner behind the vehicle headunit location or under 
the dash using wire ties (not included).

Thread the wire ties through the moulded brackets on the underside of the Tuner 
as shown. Then secure it to a bracket or wiring harness using the wire ties. Avoid 
brackets with sharp edges and any moving parts such as gas and brake pedals.

Reinstall the vehicle headunit if it had been removed from the dashboard. 

Once the SXV100 Vehicle Tuner begins receiving the satellite signal, a courtesy 
period is initiated which allows you to tune to channels and listen to SiriusXM 
Radio programming for up to 5 days. 

You can subscribe to the SiriusXM service anytime by following these steps:

1  Make sure your vehicle headunit is turned on and that Satellite Radio is 

selected. Verify that you are receiving the SiriusXM signal so that you can 
hear the SiriusXM audio.

2  Make a note of your Radio ID. You can find it on channel 0, on a label on the 

bottom of the packaging, and on the label on the bottom of your SXV100 
Vehicle Tuner.

NOTE! The Radio ID does not use the letters I, O, S, or F.

3  Activate your service:  

•  Online: Go to www.xmradio.com and click on ACTIVATE RADIO 
     OR
•  By phone: Call 1-800-XM-RADIO (1-800-967-2346)

4  Activation usually takes 10 to 15 minutes, but may take up to an hour. We 

recommend that your vehicle headunit remain on until subscribed. When 
your service is activated, you will see the SUBSCRIPTION UPDATED, PRESS 
ENTER TO CONTINUE or similar message displayed on the headunit. Once 
subscribed, you can tune to channels in your subscription plan.

5  Activation signals can be sent again at any time by visiting 

www.xmradio.com/refresh.

Antenna Cable 

Routing Adapter

Alcohol Prep Pad

Feed cable under

rubber moulding

around window.

Route cable out of window

moulding and into weather-

stripping around trunk opening.

Route cable along trunk

wall and into cabin.

Route cable from trunk under interior trim,

into cabin and towards front of vehicle.

Bring cable out from trim and

route under carpet and behind

the dash to the headunit. Coil 

and secure excess cable under

carpet or behind dash.

Connector

orientation

may vary

To disconnect,

slide lock back

Products with this logo are compatible

Products with these logos are not compatible

If your headunit has the official SiriusXM-
Ready logo it is compatible with the SXV100 
Vehicle Tuner. All SiriusXM-Ready headunits 
include a dedicated connector, allowing for 
quick and easy connection of the SXV100 
tuner.